doofpot

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of doven (“to extinguish”) +‎ pot (“pot”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdoːf.pɔt/

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• Hyphenation: doof‧pot

Noun

doofpot m (plural doofpotten, diminutive doofpotje n)

1. an old-fashioned metal canister with a tight lid, in which remaining coals and other fuel were put to die down
2. a metaphorical place to put ideas or facts that one wishes to keep out of the public discussion, e.g. in an attempt to evade penalties; (metonymically) cover-up

   De onderzoeksresultaten eindigden in de doofpot

   The results of the investigation were eventually covered up.

Derived terms

• doofpotaffaire
• in de doofpot stoppen